Hello Holger!   
      
   18 Jan 16 21:44, you wrote to Jean Parrot:   
      
    JP>>  The only problem here will be if you try running 16-bit software   
    JP>> on a 64-bit CPU, it will not. I will run on a 32-bit CPU, strange   
    JP>> to say the least. Your option is as you did before, a VM.   
      
    HG> THAT is my problem! Today I found a page that specifies what this Dell   
    HG> laptop has eaten.   
      
    HG> The installed Windows 10 is the 32-bit version, BUT it is running on a   
    HG> 64-bit CPU. Problem solved, none of my old software will run on it.   
      
   A 64bit compatable cpu will run a 32bit OS without issues.   
      
   It will be more of your old software not liking the new OS.   
      
      
      
   Stephen   
      
      
   --- GoldED+/LNX 1.1.5-b20150715   
    * Origin: Dragon's Lair ---:- dragon.vk3heg.net -:--- (3:633/280)